Lex vs Dru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Dru Rank #2,389

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2389 for Dru.

Is Lex or Dru more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Lex and Dru mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Dru boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.